Firefighter/Paramedic

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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC Department: FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT Pay Rate:Range is

\$50K to \$64K DOQ Location: Wellington, KS 67152 Status:Open Any

questions concerning this listing please contract Fire Chief at

620-326-7443. Position Summary Under the supervision of the Assistant

Chief, the Firefighter/PARAMEDIC performs specialized work in prevention

and suppression of fires and providing life saving services (EMS).

Firefighting work includes combating, extinguishing and preventing

fires, as well as, operating and maintaining fire department equipment

and apparatus. EMS duties include responding to medical calls, both

emergency and non-emergency, transporting sick and injured persons in

Response Area. Essential Functions

• Responds to fire and medical calls;
• Makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary;
• Assists in rescue operations involving vehicle accidents, structure
  
  

fires and industrial accidents;

• Assists in the suppression of fires;
• Performs salvage and ventilation work;
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment, including power saw,
  
  

generators, rescue tools;

• Operates firefighting apparatus and equipment;
• Correctly implements emergency medical procedures;
• Operates medical vehicle and equipment to the skill level of
  
  

training;

• Assists with loading and transferring patients;
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the departments
  
  

equipment, apparatus and facilities;

• Assists in testing of hose, hydrants, ladders and pumps;
• Attends drills and classes for fire and emergency medical services
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Assists with fire inspections and pre-fire plans;
• Performs general office duties;
• Assists in talks and classes for general public in fire prevention
  
  

and emergency medical services;

• Performs related tasks as required.
  
  

Position Requirements Experience: General knowledge of firefighting and

EMS procedures. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary

information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after one year

in the position.\

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Education/Licenses: High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Kansas

certified EMT requires a valid Class B Kansas Drivers License.\

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Technical Skills: Knowledge of all fire control methods and techniques.

Knowledge of fire and building codes, life safety codes, hazardous

materials and construction materials. Knowledge of EMS methods,

procedures and techniques. Good oral and written communication skills

and interpersonal skills. The ability to receive and interpret written

and oral instructions. Ability to operate all firefighting, rescue,

emergency medical equipment and department apparatus.\

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Problem Solving: Problem solving is a factor in this position. Problems

include determining strategies for fire suppression, EMS calls and

working with personnel matters.\

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Decision-Making: Decision making is a factor in this position. Decisions

include the selection of proper methods and techniques for fire

suppression and EMS calls. Decisions generally follow prescribed

policies and procedures, but may occasionally require the use of

independent judgement.\

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Supervision: Overall supervision is provided and job-related decisions

are reviewed by the Assistant Chief. Employee does not have supervisory

responsibility over subordinates.\

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Accountability: Employee is not responsible for budgetary control and

does not participate in the annual budget process. Not responsible for

cash receipts.\

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Personal Relations: Frequent contact with City departments and the

general public.\

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Working Conditions: Physical effort is required. Extreme weather,

bloodborne pathogens, toxic fumes and hazardous situations during

firefighting and emergency medical response are factors.\

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Physical Requireme ts: Requires physical exertion to manually move,

lift, carry or push extremely heavy (100 pounds or more) objects. The

ability to ascend and descend ladders using feet and legs and/or hands

and arms. The ability to work in high places maintaining body

equilibrium to prevent falling.